Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA), Full Course
Explosive atmospheres do not forgive mistakes. Get certified to install, inspect and maintain Ex-rated equipment the right way.
Online is self-paced. Face-to-face is 5 days.
GST-free
Course Overview
Explosion-protected equipment needs a specific skill set, and this is where you get it. Study fully online at your own pace, or face-to-face for group bookings, with workplace-integrated practicals that build the skills to install, inspect, maintain and test Ex-rated equipment to AS/NZS 60079 and IECEx standards. Built for electricians and technicians already working the hard stuff in oil & gas, mining, chemical processing and pharma.
Entry Requirements
- Current unrestricted Electrical Licence
- Currently working in industry, with access to workplace policies, procedures and documentation
Learning Outcomes
- Enter and work safely in classified hazardous areas.
- Inspect and determine explosion-protection requirements for Ex equipment.
- Install, maintain and test explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems.
- Maintain compliant documentation and preventative maintenance programs.
Units of Competency
View all 10 units of competency
- UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
- UEEHA0020Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0022Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
- UEEHA0023Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0025Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
- UEEHA0026Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
- UEEHA0029Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0038Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
- UEECO0002Maintain documentation
- UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
What you need to know before you enrol.
Assessment Methods
Knowledge assessments plus workplace-integrated practical activities: inspection reports, maintenance planning and installation tasks, assessed against AS/NZS 60079. Online students submit their assessments and workplace evidence online.
RPL & Credit Transfer
Hold a Certificate III in Electrotechnology or relevant prior units? RPL can reduce both your fee and the units you need to complete. Ask before you enrol.
Fees & Refund Policy
Per our Refund and Payment Policy.
USI Requirement
You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to receive your Statement of Attainment. Free at usi.gov.au.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy
This course requires reading and applying technical standards (AS/NZS 60079) and completing compliance documentation.
Access, Equity & Support
Need additional support such as flexible pacing, literacy support or disability access? Tell us at enrolment. Our Student Handbook sets out our access, equity, complaints and appeals policies in full.
Certification & Issuance
Statement of Attainment issued listing all 10 units on successful completion. Issuance can take up to 10 days. If you need it sooner, you must tell us prior to enrolment.
What To Bring
Photo ID and evidence of your current unrestricted electrical licence.
Prerequisites
Have your current unrestricted electrical licence and evidence of current hazardous-area work ready before enrolling.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Notice is required to cancel or reschedule without a fee.
Funding & Subsidies
No funding or subsidies are available for this course.
Important Note on Prior Training
If your original EEHA training pre-dates 2022, some prerequisite units may have been superseded on the national register. Confirm with us before assuming you are eligible for the Refresher instead of this Full Course.